Thursday, February 19, 2009

New Children's Books

Coretta Scott - Ntozake Shange
This extraordinary union of poetry and monumental artwork captures the movement for civil rights in the United States, and honors it most elegant inspiration, Coretta Scott.

Thank You, God, for Everything - August Gold
As Daisy watches her parents thanking God everyday, she begins to look at everything around her and realizes she is also thankful for many things.

Eleanor, Quiet No More
- Doreen Rappaport
A biographical tribute to the upbringing and career of Eleanor Roosevelt, who taught children in poor neighborhoods in New York City and worked as an ambassador, activist, and champion of civil rights.

Recycle! - Gail Gibbons
Explains the process of recycling from start to finish and discusses what happens to paper, glass, aluminum cans, and plastic when they are recycled into new products.

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